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Mayor of London press release A new network of rapid charge points for electric vehicles across the capital was launched by Sadiq Khan today. The network includes 51 points for use by taxis and is part of the Mayor of London’s bid to improve the capital’s air quality, by helping phase out the use of […]

From BBC News Uber has dropped an appeal against a move which would see all its drivers in London given English language tests. The mini cab app firm said it would no longer oppose the exams after Transport for London amended its proposals, which would see the test made “more relevant to the role of […]

Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, said today: “I welcome the apology from Dara Khosrowshahi, the Uber CEO. Obviously I am pleased that he has acknowledged the issues that Uber faces in London. “Even though there is a legal process in place, I have asked TfL to make themselves available to meet with him.” The Mayor’s […]

In response to a petition on Change.org about TfL’s licensing decision on Uber, The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, said: “Transport for London (TfL) yesterday informed Uber London Limited (Uber) that it will not be issued with a private hire operator licence after expiry of its current licence on 30 September. This decision was made […]

ITF press release The ITF (International Transport Workers’ Federation) has today welcomed a decision by TfL (Transport for London) to strip Uber of its licence to operate cabs in London, UK. Steve Cotton, ITF general secretary, said: “Well done to TfL for seeing Uber for what it truly is – an irresponsible taxi company that […]